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Advanced Technology Co KSCCKUW:ATC 18 PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates KUW:ATC with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 112 Medical Distribution companies, Advanced Technology Co KSCC ranks worse than 69.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Technology Co KSCC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ATC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 1.44 Max: 3.19
Current: 2.17
During the past 13 years, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's highest PB Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.44.
KUW:ATC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.64% of 112
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs KUW:ATC: 2.17
During the past 12 months, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Advanced Technology Co KSCC was 18.10% per year. The lowest was -8.10% per year. And the median was 6.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC PB Ratio Related Terms
Advanced Technology Co KSCC PB Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC PB Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Technology Co KSCC's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) has a PB Ratio of 2.17 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Advanced Technology Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Technology Co KSCC ranks #78 out of 112 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Advanced Technology Co KSCC's PB Ratio too high?
Advanced Technology Co KSCC's current PB Ratio of 2.17 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 3.19. The Medical Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's value of 2.17 is 121.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Technology Co KSCC ranks #78 out of 112 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced Technology Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Technology Co KSCC's PB Ratio compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Advanced Technology Co KSCC ranks #78 out of 112 companies for PB Ratio. This places Advanced Technology Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's value of 2.17 is 121.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Advanced Technology Co KSCC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Medical Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 0.98, based on 112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's current PB Ratio of 2.17 is 121.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Advanced Technology Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's current PB Ratio is 2.17, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Technology Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.34, compared to a current price of KWD0.55 — trading 60.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.17, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 121.4% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.98. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC), the current PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Technology Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.55 is trading 60.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.34.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Technology Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ATC:
PB Ratio: 2.17 (51% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: KWD0.34 vs. price of KWD0.55 (60.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.4% above the Medical Distribution median (#78 of 112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ATC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC is a medical equipment supplier to the Kuwait healthcare sector. Some of the services provided by the company are - Diagnostic imaging, Laboratory environmental management and Automation, Medical & surgical O.R solutions, Healthcare manpower services, and more. The company has two main business segment i.e. supply of medical goods and maintenance services and provision of healthcare services. also engages in constructing, managing, and possessing hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and specialized labs. In addition, the firm offers a pharmacy license, and home care services.
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